Asking $29M, This Houston Estate Comes With a Lawn Reminiscent of a Parisian Garden
Black and white marble floors flow seamlessly through the grand foyer of this River Oaks masterpiece.
Black and white marble floors flow seamlessly through the grand foyer of this River Oaks masterpiece.
Recalling an elegant French château, this majestic 15,000-square-foot manor on 1.5 acres adjoins a golf course in Houston’s landmark River Oaks neighborhood. The remodeled estate boasts five bedrooms and endless intricacies including ornate ironwork, limestone, custom boiserie and millwork, chevron-patterned parquetry, trompe l’oeil and tracery ceilings, and antique fireplaces.
Refined living and dining rooms and a kitchen with high-end appliances make grand gatherings a breeze. The owner’s suite includes a dual vanity, a two-level closet, and private patio. A gym with a wet bar and built-in speakers is located on the third level, and staff or guest quarters are tucked above the three-car garage.
Outside, a koi pond, two vine-draped pergolas, and a pool are enveloped by crepe myrtles, weeping willows, oaks, and magnolias. Other highlights include a game room, garden room, Savant system, an office, biometric access, a safe room, water filtration, and a generator.
Listing Details
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 7 full, 4 partial
Year Built: 1994
Square Feet: 15,033
Plot Size: 1.55 acres
Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Central Houston Brokerage
Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Central Houston Brokerage
Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Central Houston Brokerage
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